Shearing machine



Feb. 17, 1931. A. T. YATEs 1,792,522

SHEARING MACHINE Filed Oct. 17, '1929 Patented Feb. 17, 1931 UNITED STATES ARTHUR YATES, OF BUFFALO, NEW YORK, ASSIGNOR TO BUFFALO FORGE OF BUFFALO, NEW YORK PATENT OFFICE.

sHEALaING MACHINE Applicationaiea october i7, 1929. sum1 No. 460,261.

`This invention relatesy to improvements in shearlng machines, such as are used for cutting metal bars and structural shapes of dif-` ferent cross section. A These machines usually comprise a movable cutting member or plunger having one or more cutting or shearing plates or members mounted thereon and arranged in face to face contact with a corresponding number l0 of stationary cutting plates or members. rIfhe stationary and movable cutting plates are provided with apertures corresponding in size and shape to the cross section of the bar,

or vsection to be cut. `The cutting is eifected by bringing said apertures into registration so thatthe bar can be passed therethrough,` The cutand then reciprocating the plunger.

ting member or plunger is'confined in a frame or support providedwith'parts which overhang the opposite faces of the plunger 'adjacent its longitudinal orside edgesso asto forma guide for theplunger and with extensions which overlap the stationary plates to maintain them in position against the cutting plate or plates ofthe plunger.

j As ordinarily constructed the. parts of the `frameA which overhang the plunger are cony nected and held in spaced relation by bolts or securing devices disposed outwardly or beyond the longitudinal edges of the plunger,

and these securing means are, therefore, at a` point where the cutting is effected. Consequently, an irregularvor imperfect cut is made and the cutting edges soon become dull, necessitating replacement of the cutting plates.

The objects of the present invention are to provide an improved shearing machine of the character stated which is constructed so as to overcome the aforementioned objections; also to construct a shearing machin'e'in which poredges a inl contact.

tions of the frame which overhang and guide the plunger are supported inwardly of the side edges of the plunger so as to connect these --parts relatively close to the longitudinal axis of the said plunger; also to provide a shearing machine having a` 'plunger' `which is constructed toV permit suchA connecting means to be so positionedyalsoto provide a shearing machine constructed as hereinbefore stated in which the stationary and movable cutting:

plates can be readily inserted and removed; and also to improve shearing machines of this character in the'V other respects hereinafter set forthA and claimed.

In the drawings:` l i n Y Fig. 1 isa front elevation, partly in section,

off'an embodiment of my improved shearing machine.` I

Fig. 2 isV avertical cross section thereof on line 2 2, Fig,l 1".

Fig. 3 isV a face view of a' portion of the plunger thereof, removed from the machine.

Fig. l a horizontal section of the machine on line 1 -4, Fig. 1.

In" the illustrated embodiment of the in-1 l vention, the shearing machine includes a plurality of relatively stationary cutting plates Y or membersA arranged on edge one above the other with their adjacent horizontal tact -with said cutting plates A is a cutting member C having a correspondingseries of cutting plates B arranged with their adjacent horizontal edges bein contact. VThe plates A and B are each providedwith one or more` complementary apertures or openings, a1 and 'b1 respectively which when brought into registration, permits a bar or structural shape of a size and cross section corresponding to the apertures, to be passed therethrough in the usual manner. Y

The cutting plates 'Bare mounted in orv arranged with their side edges engagingthe edges of an opening 10 in the cutting member or plunger Gwith their rear faces bearing against shoulders 12 formed by inward marginal Vianges extending around said opening 10.

The edges of the apertures a1 and b1 engage and'cut the bar or shape when vertical end- COMPANY,

In rear of and in con-y wise movement is imparted to the plunger C, whereby the openings in the plates B are shifted relatively to the corresponding openings in the plates A.

The plates A are likewise mounted in a rectangular recess or seat 15 formedinthe front wall or plateflof a stationary'fraine or support D, being confined in said seats by overhangingprojections or parts 17 on said plate 16 which extend inwardly over the side edges of the recess 15 and engagiii-gf'the'front faces of said plates adjacent their opposite side edges. Preferably the projections or extensions 17 are formed separately from and are adjustably secured on the front face of the vframe plate. 16,. as by:meansfof.bolts 18 which pass through lateral-slotsiliQ` insaid plates with theirzheads vbearingragainst the latter. 'The overhanging portions of thegpro- 1 i `intae side edges of theplunger @wand in orderftopermit thefnecessary movement or stroke-of said plunger, thelatter is formed withverticallslots or apertures VLt8..tlir,ougli jections v17 :are .detachably secured tothe adyacent stationary `plates A'byscrews or .fas-

'tening devices 20, soithatbyiremoving the .bolts 18 of one plate theA same :may be "removed. and the remaining plates will: :besupported by their bolts 18.7and; preventedifroni dropping out of'place.

As shown in `Fig. elltlie-fraineDfis coni-l pleted` by a back plate 25 .which` extendsfinwardly over the back face of theiplunger and is preferably formed witlina central opening 2G. The` outer side edgeportionsof the `front platelG and of the back plate lare connected by upright vertical filler;i members -or 'plates 27 'disposed ontwardlyfbeyond the edges of the plunger C, thus formiirgwith said plates `a U-sliapedfguideway 28,;at each side of` thei latter for vconfining :and `guiding the saine in its movements.

4C are beveled-,or-inclined so3as1to have -a tapered or dovetailed engagement withapair of correspondingly taperedfguidel strips 31,: one of which'is disposed in the bottomof the guideu'ay QS'at each Iside ofthe plunger G so as to operatively engagethe edges 3() oftthe latter.

In order to compensatefor :wear between the contacting edges 80 of tlieiplungeriCand guide strips 31, the latter are maderadjustable as Abynieaiis of adjustingscrews ory devices 35 which operatively engage in threaded holes in theifront plate l'rwith {their inner ends bearing against the strips 3l. Suitable nuts 36 are provided for holding the bolts oi screws 35 inxadjusted position.

If desired, suitable wear platesll() maybe interposed between? the back plateA 25 and the adjacent bachl face of the plungerpll, the front face of the plunger being held out of engagement with the adjacentfront plat-e 1G by guide strips 31.

In order to effectthe proper spacing between tlie front and back plates 1:6 and 25 .and prevent relative spreading orseparation thereof for the ,purpose of maintaining the AiiiA ten-dsthrough holes in said front and back v,plates and supports a spacing sleeve 46 which 30 of the plunger'C.

These'ineans, in the construction shown, comprise a plurality of transverse bolts or securing devices l5 disposed in vertical rows snacedrelation. Each of these 'boltseX- is 'disposed between and bears against the inner faces of said.: plates, near the side edges of the cutting plates A and B, so that When said boltsfare tiffhtenedup said; sleevesdG Will maintain said 1 plates inthe desired f spaced relation.

As thus shown the boltsiaredisposed'withwhich said sleeves and bolts extend ,--saidslots being of such length as-Willfpermit, the necessary ireeiproeatory motionfof the plunger 'without interference by engagement 'with A:av relatively shortfd-istance -fromathe .vertical axisfof, the latterfandare, therefore,'dispesed fclose to; the cuttingarea of, the cutting plates Avand-B. In this. manner Ia maximum-ofrer sistanceto spreading.between` said plates A yandB isfoifered, thus prolonging tlieflife of the latter, and' enabling; more efficient work .to vbe produced.

`Any suitable means inay-.be'provided for :actuating` the: plungg'er` C, such a` cranky 50 :having projection `or stud `5l f at ,one end =wliich is received in a correspondingly shaped hole v5.2` in the upper end of theplunger. .The

enanl`50 has whole-53 at its opposite endfor rthelreceptionA of anf'eccentrie v54 on ay driven shaft vavhicli is rotatably mounted inbearings 56,. inil the upper end of'.y theiframe D,

The shaft 55 may be rotated by'anysuitable driving means, such i. as a gea-r 58, .imeshing -Withia pinion 59 oirv a' counter :shaft- 60. 'l'his `shaft has a` lgearlr operatively connected to a drive shaft (not shown).

Claims: w1. In a shearing inachinepa stationary cutting member, a movable cutting memberfin sliding Contact` therewith, said members having'opposite sidefedgesrandciitting edges disposed between the sameforcuttinigbars and the: like upon movement of-said secondfnienr jber relativeto-said first'ineinber, partsoverylying and engaging.' the outer faces' ofsaid cutting members adjacent Ysaid iside `edges llO iis

thereof, and means disposed between the side edges of said members which connect said overlying parts and prevent separation be' tween said cutting edges during cutting oper-v ations.

2. In a shearing machine, a stationary cutting member, a movable cutting member in sliding contact therewith, said members having opposite side edges and cutting edges disposed between the same for cutting bars.

and the like upon movement of said second member relative to said first member, parts overlying and engaging the outer faces of said cutting members adjacent said side edges thereof, spacing means extending between and engaging said overlying parts, securing means also extending between the same for holding said parts rigidly against said spacing means, said spacing means and said securing means being disposed between theV side edges of said second'member and the cutting edges of said members, whereby said parts are connected and separation between said cutting edges prevented during cutting operations.

3. In a shearing machine. a stationary cutting member, a second cutting member disposed in face to face contact therewith and which is movable relatively `thereto to out bars and the like, a guide for said second cut ting member embracing adjacent side edges of said members and having parts entending upon the outer faces thereof, and means connectingv said guide parts inwardly of the side edges of said second cutting member, whereby said contacting cutting members are prevented from separating during cutting operations.

4. In a shearing machine, a stationary cut-V ting member, a movable cutting member in sliding face to face contact therewith, like apertures in said cutting members which are registerable with each other to permit bars and the like to be passed therethrough and the edges of which act to cut the same when said second cutting member is movedV and p its aperture shifted out of registration with Cil the aperture in said first member, parts overlying and engaging the outer faces ofsaid cutting members adjacent an ,edge of said second member, and means disposed inwardly of said edge thereof which connects said overlying parts and prevents separation between the contacting faces of saidcutting members.

5. In a shearing machine, a stationary cutting member, a movable cutting member in face to face contact therewith, said cutting members having cutting edges for cutting bars and the like when said second member is moved relatively to the first, a` guide for said movable cutting member having parts overlying and engaging the outer faces of said cutting members, spacing means disposed between and engaging said guide parts inwardly of the edge of said movable cutting member to hold said parts in spaced relation, and securing means for holding said parts rigidly against said spacing means and for preventing separation between said cutting members.

6. In a shearing machine, a stationary cutting member, a plunger having a second cutting member mounted thereon and which is disposed in sliding face to face contact with said other member for cutting bars and the like upon movement of said plunger, a guide for said plunger having parts extending inwardly over the opposite sides of said plunger and one of said parts engaging the outer face of said stationary cutting member, securing means for connecting said spaced guise parts, and said plunger having apertures disposed inwardly of said sides thereof through which said connecting means extend to permit said connecting means to be disposed adjacent said cutting members.

7. In a shearing machine, a movable plunger, a cutting member carried thereby, a stationary cutting member, a frame having a guide for said plunger including spaced parts extending vover opposite faces thereof and one of which extends upon the outer face of said stationary cutting member, said plunger having an aperture therein, and connecting means extending through saidV aperture for connecting said spaced parts.

8. In a shearing machine, a movable plunger, a cutting member carried thereby, a stationary cutting member, a frame having a guide for said plunger disposed along a side edge thereof and including spaced parts extending over opposite faces of said plunger, said plunger having an aperture disposed between saidside edge thereof and the cutting member carried thereby, and means entend ing through said aperture for connecting said spaced parts and' securing said parts in fixed relation.

9. In a shearing machine, a movable plunger, a cutting member arranged in a seat therein and having a face bearing against a shoulder on said plunger, a stationary cutting member disposed in face to face relation to said other cutting member, a guide for said plunger embracing an edge and eXtendingupon opposite faces thereof, a part on said guide extending upon the outer face of said stationary cutting member for holding the same in Contact with said other cutting member and the latter against said shoulder on said plunger, and means disposed between said edge of said plunger and its cutting member for maintaining the relation between said fixed guide part and said plunger shoulder whereby separation between said cutting members is prevented.

10. In a shearing machine, a stationary cutting member having opposite side edges,

a movable cutting member in sliding face to face Contact therewith and having opposite side edges disposed outwardly beyond the corresponding side edges of said stationary member, a guide for said movable cutting member including spaced paris extending upon the opposite outer iaees of said members, and means connecting said spaeedparts of said-guide which extend between the `same and are disposed outwardly beyond'said side edges or" said stationary member and within *che side edges oi said movable member.

ll. In shearing machine, afstationary cuttingmember having oppositeside edges, a movable cutting memberin sliding face to face Contact therewith and having opposite side edges disposed outwardly beyond the corresponding side edges of said stationary member, a-guide for -said movable Cutting member including spaced pars extending upon the opposite outer faces of said members, said movable cutting member having apertures formed therein between its side edges and the corresponding edges of said stationary'cutting member, and means extendingthrough said apertures and connecting said spaced parts to maintain said eutting members in Contact.

ARTHUR T. YATES. 

